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Dual Boot XP Pro and Vista OEM
I have never used an OEM version of windows in a "dual boot setup" will this
work?" Currently using an OEM Windows XP Pro SP 2 and would like to 'upgrade' to a OEM version of Vista on a different drive with a dual boot setup. ___________ WooHoo2You -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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Dual Boot XP Pro and Vista OEM
"WooHoo2You" wrote:
I have never used an OEM version of windows in a "dual boot setup" will this work?" Currently using an OEM Windows XP Pro SP 2 and would like to 'upgrade' to a OEM version of Vista on a different drive with a dual boot setup. Try the NG "microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup ". Include your meaning of "upgrade" - does it mean to upgrade the WinXP to Vista or to add Vista as a 2nd OS. *TimDaniels* |
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Dual Boot XP Pro and Vista OEM
"WooHoo2You" wrote in message .. . I have never used an OEM version of windows in a "dual boot setup" will this work?" Currently using an OEM Windows XP Pro SP 2 and would like to 'upgrade' to a OEM version of Vista on a different drive with a dual boot setup. ___________ WooHoo2You If your hardware is 100% vista compatible, what you want to do will be easy. You have to run the install for vista from within XP. Eventually, vista install will ask you where you want Vista installed, and if you want to format the partition that XP is installed on (NO!). If you don't nuke the XP partition, then Vista will set up a boot menu for you, so you can choose which OS loads. Nothing could be easier. IF your hardware is 100% vista compatible. It's not that easy to GET 100% compatibility, even if you start from scratch and build a new system. -Dave |
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"Mike T." wrote in message reenews.net... It's not that easy to GET 100% compatibility, even if you start from scratch and build a new system. -Dave Okay, I must ask. Why is it so difficult to get 100% vista compatible hardware in a new system? I just looked at the adds and believed them when they told me that the product was vista compatible. I must admit that I've been mislead by some software - e.g., our software is vista compatible in large print, while the fine print says something about a required driver only being available for XP, but I have not yet had any hardware issues. ...and what is there other than a vista compatible video card? Jeff -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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It's not that easy to GET 100% compatibility, even if you start
from scratch and build a new system. -Dave Okay, I must ask. Why is it so difficult to get 100% vista compatible hardware in a new system? Short answer: Pre-alpha drivers released too early as "beta" or even "stable" releases. Even some major component manufacturers are guilty of this (are you listening, nvidia?) Yes, they can advertise vista compatibility. Indeed, the hardware is fully vista compatible. Too bad the vista drivers suck ass. I just looked at the adds and believed them when they told me that the product was vista compatible. Well you weren't misled...not exactly. Once the driver issues are all straightened out, you should be good to go. Oh, you wanted the drivers to be vista compatible, also? So sorry... I must admit that I've been mislead by some software - e.g., our software is vista compatible in large print, while the fine print says something about a required driver only being available for XP, but I have not yet had any hardware issues. ...and what is there other than a vista compatible video card? Jeff The video card is a major component, but it's not the only component in the system. There are many other issues to deal with. Many mainboards (some released AFTER vista, btw) require a BIOS flash before vista will install. It's been a while since I looked at the sound card issue, but last I checked, only Creative was even TRYING to support vista, and even then only with their very latest hardware, of course. Bottom line, if you've got an older system (say something that was built more than a few weeks ago, ha ha), good luck getting that puppy up and running on vista. AS A MINIMUM, you'd better check and double-check that all the following are available before trying to install Vista: - NON-BETA labelled vista drivers for the bit level you will be running (32 or 64) for mainboard chipset - NON-BETA labelled vista drivers for the bit level you will be running (32 or 64) for mainboard ethernet adapter, if using built-in - NON-BETA labelled vista drivers for the bit level you will be running (32 or 64) for mainboard USB ports, if separate from chipset driver - NON-BETA labelled vista drivers for the bit level you will be running (32 or 64) for video card chipset (even then, you might have a problem, but I'm listing minimum requirements here, before you even attempt it) - NON-BETA labelled vista drivers for the bit level you will be running (32 or 64) for sound card, whether built into mainboard or not - NON-BETA labelled vista drivers for the bit level you will be running (32 or 64) for printer - NON-BETA labelled vista drivers for the bit level you will be running (32 or 64) for any other component you absolutely need. For example, if you are still stuck using dial-up, then you will need modem driver, obviously. If you want to use a TV Tuner, then get the drivers for that, too. Etc. If you can download all that and burn it to a CD, then you MIGHT possibly be ready to try to install vista. Another thing to check for is a recent release of BIOS for your mainboard, even if the mainboard is brand new. You might need that. -Dave |
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Dual Boot XP Pro and Vista OEM
"WooHoo2You" wrote:
I have never used an OEM version of windows in a "dual boot setup" will this work?" Currently using an OEM Windows XP Pro SP 2 and would like to 'upgrade' to a OEM version of Vista on a different drive with a dual boot setup. Here's an article that appeared at a website yesterday (Feb 27, '07): http://www.geardigest.com/2007/02/28..._xp_and_vista/ Here's the section on adding Vista to a pre-existing XP: http://apcmag.com/5023/dual_booting_xp_with_vista If the pre-existing WinXP is to be put on another pre-existing partition, especially on another hard drive, it's a snap. Having all the necessary drivers may not be, though. *TimDaniels* |
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"Timothy Daniels" wrote in message ... Try the NG "microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup ". Include your meaning of "upgrade" - does it mean to upgrade the WinXP to Vista or to add Vista as a 2nd OS. *TimDaniels* I would like to add a 2nd OS to my system. Not ready to fully trust MS with Vista by eradicating XP, however would like to use some of the 'improved' features. I cannot find a Wii, so I need some toy to keep me entertained The reason I did not post in the windows upgrade group is hardware upgraders have a good if not superior knowledge of Windows installations. Also, groups such as those tend to be filled with "help me"s that go unanswered, flames, and people talking out of their ass in an attempt to look smart. (the fact I lurk this group may also had something to do with it) BTW, thank you so much for the post regarding the dual-boot xp/vista setup. I searched and searched until I was blue in the face. ___________ WooHoo2You -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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"WooHoo2You" wrote:
BTW, thank you so much for the post regarding the dual-boot xp/vista setup. I searched and searched until I was blue in the face. I'm glad the article was a help - despite the nonsense of my 3rd sentence. I meant to say that installing Vista on a pre-existing partition next to a pre-existing WinXP is a snap. In such a case, you don't have to first shrink down the WinXP's partition to make room for the Vista partition, and the Vista installer sets up the dual- boot process for you (providing the installer can see the WinXP while it's setting up the installation). Regarding the microsoft.public.* NGs - I agree that there is a lot of noise in the way of misinformation and newbie questions, but in the *.general and the *.setup_ deployment NGs, most questions are at least addressed by *someone* if not answered by a Microsoft Volunteer Professional. Right now, it seems the most frequently asked questions regarding Vista are about upgrading from WinXP and how to dual-boot it with WinXP. *TimDaniels* |
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Dual Boot XP Pro and Vista OEM
"WooHoo2You" je napisao u poruci interesnoj . .. I have never used an OEM version of windows in a "dual boot setup" will this work?" Currently using an OEM Windows XP Pro SP 2 and would like to 'upgrade' to a OEM version of Vista on a different drive with a dual boot setup. Its gonna work if you install them on different partitions |
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Dual Boot XP Pro and Vista OEM
"Jopa" wrote in message ... Its gonna work if you install them on different partitions I have dual booted before, however I was not sure if it would work with two different OEM versions. You never know with MS. ___________ WooHoo2You -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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